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What are Corsair sea drones? Inside the US Navy’s new autonomous weapon used against Iran

What are Corsair sea drones? Inside the US Navy’s new autonomous weapon used against Iran

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In a first, the US deployed Corsair unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in an attack on an Iranian structures. The armed maritime drones were used to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base on Sunday, the Pentagon said. Saronic Corsair vessels are built by Texas-based defence startup Saronic Technologies. (Saronic Technologies) Three Corsair sea drones carried out the attack, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The command also released footage showing one of the autonomous vessels speeding across the water towards a dock before detonating on impact. Track latest news on US and Iran here The US war on Iran has already seen the US deploy one-way aerial attack drones modelled on Iran’s Shahed drones. The Donald Trump administration has said it plans to invest billions of dollars in autonomous military platforms. ALSO READ | US military shares video of using sea drones in combat for first time; hits Iran submarine, Bandar Abbas What are sea drones? Sea drones, also known as unmanned surface vessels (USVs), are remotely operated …

Corsair is about to acquire racing sim company Fanatec

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Corsair is pursuing an acquisition of the racing sim brand Fanatec. In an update shared on Thursday, Corsair says it’s negotiating with Fanatec to restructure the troubled company’s around €70 million (about $75.4 million) debt and cover short-term costs. Over the years, Fanatec has established itself as one of the most popular brands for racing sim hardware. It offers a premium lineup of racing wheels, pedals, shifters, and more, which virtual racing enthusiasts can hook up to their console or PC when playing games like Gran Turismo 7 and Assetto Corsa. “This transaction would solve the company’s significant debt load and position the company for growth and continued product portfolio expansion,” Corsair CEO Andy Paul says in a statement. Regulators in Germany — where Fanatec is based — still have to approve of the deal. Corsair isn’t the only company in the gaming hardware and peripheral industry making moves as of late, as Turtle Beach acquired the gamepad maker PDP in March. Source link